First Quantum Minerals (TSX: FM) has begun commercial production at its Enterprise mine, set to become Africa’s biggest nickel operation, helping Zambia get closer to its goal of turning into a key supplier of battery metals.

He noted that mining activity and export of iron ore was banned by the Indian government in late 2012.

Vale (NYSE: VALE) expects to start building “mega hubs” to make low-carbon iron ore products for the steel industry in the next six months to a year, the Brazilian miner said on Thursday.

Flying Nickel Mining has signed a binding letter of intent with Norway House Cree Nation (NHCN) to offload its Minago Nickel project as well as related assets and undertakings in Manitoba, Canada.

World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 161.4 million tonnes (Mt) in June 2024, a 0.5% increase compared to June 2023.

As of July 15, the cumulative trading volume of carbon allowances in the national carbon market reached 465 million tons.

Staff are predominantly engaged in data monitoring, enabling the workshop to function seamlessly, even in the dark.

"It's important we actually continue that good trading relationship that's been mutually beneficial for both countries," he said.